California Governor Gavin Newsom has spent years defending policies that critics say have made life increasingly difficult for ordinary residents. With his time in office approaching its end on January 4, his administration is leaving behind another controversial policy that has reignited questions about government overreach, personal freedom, and the priorities of California Democrats.
This time, the controversy involves something most people would hardly consider a political issue: creatine.
Under legislation signed by Newsom, California retailers must now verify customers’ ages before selling certain products marketed for weight loss or muscle development. The restrictions extend to popular supplements, including creatine, raising concerns among consumers, retailers, and industry representatives about how far Sacramento intends to go in regulating everyday purchases.
The irony has not escaped critics.
